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Patterns of Slaveholding in the Americas: New Evidence from Brazil.

Authors :
Schwartz, Stuart B.
Source :
American Historical Review; Feb82, Vol. 87 Issue 1, p55, 32p
Publication Year :
1982

Abstract

Discusses the structure of slaveholding in Reconcavo of Bahai in Brazil. Impact of primary, secondary and tertiary activities on distribution of slaveownership; Types of slaveowners; Distribution of slave force among engenhos, the sugar planters, in Parishes of the Reconcavo in 1816-17; Comparison of slaveholding patterns in Bahai, Jamaica with southern U.S.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028762
Volume :
87
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Historical Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5637371
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1863308